Recent content by IrTxRx

How many 30 hp tractors on the market can drive around with one of these one the front. Plus new receivers for garden tools yet to be made

7 years 700 hours and first breakdown -- I turn key and goes up to 12/14 amps in run position, but when I move to 'start' position, all I get is a single 'click/thunk' like a switch moving somewhere and meter/lights go to zero. Battery is fine, but that is all I know is fine. I think my...

Time to buy an new lawn mower and curious if anyone has used the flail mower. 1.) is it more of a rough-cut or finish 2.) what's price for a 1430 (PT site is down for me tonight)? 3.) is it more of a finished, manufacutred product or the PT-typical boxy cut and weld stuff (which I don't have a...

I purchased a PT1430 in December 2007 with grapple&LM buckets, brush cutter, lackender baby boomer mini-hoe w/ thumb, 24" wheel trencher, potato digger & extra plate. Projects we have completed in 150 hours of use: 1.) re-dig ditches (200ft) along portion of driveway 2.) tram 20 yards of...

A few questions regarding routine maintenance: 1.) Where the **** are the 3 zerks on the treadel assembly??? I pulled off the column and foot-well panels but saw no zerks. I believe the manual says 2 on the treadle assembly and one on the butterfly somethingorother. 2.) Superlube ball...

I wanted to start a thread that shows what our projects looked like before we started and the end results after application of our PT's and their various attachments. So many times everyone on the board is so excited to get on their tractor that we only get AFTER pictures. This makes it a...

On my new PT (off the UPS trailer with 4 hours) the throttle lever will not stay at full. I would guess that it ends up at 50-60%. Is 2/3 the happy spot for the Duetz and full is too much? Is it OK to jam the trottle to full when I need a little extra torque from the wheels (or is this...

The PT manual describes in great and intricate detail how to calibrate, activate and use draft control... including that it should not be used in float. This brings up several questions: 1.) Can anyone provide real world experience with calibrating, activating and using draft control? ---...

After 4.5 years of saving, waiting, questioning, re-thinking, mind-changing, spending savings, re-saving, doubting, CUT/skidsteer/contractor shopping, PT QC horror storying... Got off the pot and ordered the 1430 with grapple, LM bucket, brush cutter, wheel trencher, potato digger, extra plate...

Dear group, As my purchase fast approaches are their other items which one should consider when purchasing which may not be listed on the PT web site (i.e. thumb for minihoe, replacement blades, etc)? Also, are the armrests a good upgrade, or should I apply the $100 to a new aftermarket...

I will finally be purchasing my PT 1430 with the following attachments: Brushcutter, Grapple, LM bucket,wheel trencher, +/- cement mixer, and mini-hoe. I know there are some who have the Lackender and many who have the PT mini-hoe and feel that this is their most appreciated attachment (with...

Saving money for 4 years (tractor purchase delayed by land purchase...but God ain't making any more land and I'm sure PT will make products for a while) and I'm ready to buy a 1430. Ya'll have answered almost every question I've had, thank you, but had a last few or just needed a little more...

I'm posting a new message so I don't hijack tlb's wheel motor thread. To boil it down, I am a little worried that the 1430 may be to little tractor for my needs and the 1445 may be to much (and more $$$) tractor for my needs. There was some comment by tlb that he feels like he may be beating...

Anyone know anything about the R series kubota wheel loaders? Look pretty similar to a MUT. Here's the website (I don't know how to link) http://www.kubota.com/f/products/r.cfm Thanks